Do you want to permanently get rid of dioptres? Want a life without glasses?
What is laser diopter removal?
Laser removal of diopters LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery for the treatment of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
The word LASIK is an abbreviation of “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis”.
Like other types of refractive surgery, the LASIK procedure reshapes the cornea so that light entering the eye is properly focused on the retina for clearer vision.
LASIK surgery is basically painless and takes only about 15 minutes for both eyes.
What is the age limit for laser treatment:
The results:
- improved vision without glasses or contact lenses
- they begin immediately after the procedure and vision usually continues to improve and stabilize over the next few days.
If you are not a good candidate for LASIK, there are many other vision correction procedures available, such as PRK as well as phakic IOL surgery.
Do you need an examination for laser dioptre removal?
Contact your ophthalmologist and make an appointment to determine which vision correction is right for you.
What is the diopter range that can be corrected:
How is LASIK surgery performed?
First, your LASIK surgeon will create a very thin, superficial incision in the cornea with a small surgical tool called a microkerat.
Next, the surgeon folds the hinge flap to access the underlying cornea (called the stroma) and removes the corneal tissue using an excimer laser.
Excimer lasers create a cold beam of ultraviolet light to remove microscopic amounts of tissue from the cornea and reshape it, so that the light entering the eye focuses more precisely on the retina to improve vision.
For short-sighted people, the goal is to flatten the cornea, while for far-sighted people, a steeper cornea is desirable. Excimer lasers can also correct astigmatism by smoothing the irregular cornea into a more normal shape.
After the laser reshapes the cornea, the flap is then placed in place, covering the area where microscopic corneal tissue has been removed. LASIK laser eye surgery requires only local anesthetic drops and no bandages or stitches are required.
Before LASIK surgery
The ophthalmologist will perform a thorough eye examination to ensure that your eyes are healthy enough for the procedure. On this occasion, the following are analyzed: the shape and thickness of your cornea; pupil size; refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism); as well as any other eye conditions. Typically, an automated instrument called a corneal topographer is used to measure the curvature of the front surface of your eye and create a map of your cornea. In addition to the wavefront technology associated with custom LASIK, you’ll likely undergo a wavefront analysis that sends light waves through the eye to provide an even more precise map of the aberrations affecting your vision. The ophthalmologist will also ask about your general health history and any medications you are taking to determine if you are a suitable candidate for LASIK. You should stop wearing contact lenses for a period of time advised by your doctor (usually about 3-14 days) before your eye exam and before your LASIK procedure. This is because contact lens wear can temporarily alter the natural shape of your cornea.
What to expect during LASIK?
Before you start LASIK surgery, anesthetic eye drops are placed on the eye to prevent discomfort during the procedure. Your ophthalmologist may also give you some medication to help you relax. Your eye will be placed under the laser and an instrument called a lid speculum is used to keep your eyelids open wide. A suction ring is placed on the front of the eye to prevent eye movements or loss of contact that could affect the quality of the flap. After creating the corneal flap, the surgeon then uses software to adjust the excimer laser for your diopter. You will be asked to look at a targeted light for a short time while your surgeon looks at your eye through a microscope while the laser sends pulses of light onto your cornea. Pulses of laser light painlessly reshape the cornea, although you may feel some pressure on the eye. You will also hear a steady sound while the laser is working. LASIK is performed on each eye separately, and each procedure only takes about five minutes.
Right after LASIK surgery
After your LASIK procedure, your surgeon will give you some rest. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a temporary burning sensation or itching. After a short post-operative examination, you need assistance on the way home. (Driving is not recommended after LASIK.) You should expect some blurred vision and fogginess immediately after surgery, however, clarity should improve as early as the next morning. Your vision should stabilize and continue to improve within a few days, although in rare cases it may take a little longer. Most people’s vision improves immediately after treatment. You may be able to go to work the next day, but at least a couple of days of rest is advised. Also, it is usually recommended that you refrain from any strenuous exercise for at least a week, as this can traumatize the eye and affect healing.
As with any other surgery, it is very important that you follow the doctor’s instructions and take the prescribed medication. Also, avoid rubbing your eyes, as there is a small chance that you could dislodge the corneal flap if you rub your eyes vigorously before the flap is safely returned to the underlying corneal stroma.
Does the diopter return after laser correction:
Long-term results
Laser eye surgery offers numerous benefits and can dramatically improve your quality of life.
Most people achieve 20/20 vision or better after surgery, but LASIK results vary. Some people can only achieve vision of 20/40 or less.
If you have mild residual refractive error after LASIK and want sharper vision for certain activities such as night driving, prescription lenses with an anti-reflective coating can often be helpful.
Also, if you are sensitive to sunlight after LASIK, glasses with photochromic lenses can reduce photophobia for clearer, more comfortable vision.
Very interesting experience of our patient after the treatment:
Although LASIK has an excellent safety profile, LASIK complications can occur. These include infection and night glare. A small percentage of people will need a LASIK enhancement, or “touch-up” procedure, several months after primary LASIK surgery to achieve acceptable visual acuity. You may also need reading glasses when you reach your 40s, due to a normal age-related loss of near vision called presbyopia.
Testimony of our patient:
Although LASIK surgery has a high success rate, it is important to discuss any concerns with your ophthalmologist or surgeon before agreeing to surgery.
